The Blues Room https://thebluesroom.com Step into The Blues Room, level up your dance Tue, 06 May 2025 16:57:45 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://thebluesroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/cropped-TBR-2-150x150.jpg The Blues Room https://thebluesroom.com 32 32 Why Turning Technique Matters https://thebluesroom.com/why-turning-technique-matters/ Tue, 06 May 2025 16:47:03 +0000 https://thebluesroom.com/?p=20976 Turning is one of those skills that shows up everywhere in pretty much all styles of dance—from a subtle pivot to a full spin across the floor. In blues dancing, where grounding, nuance and connection are key, turning well isn’t just about looking flashy—it’s about control, balance, and freedom. Whether you’re dancing solo or in […]

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]]> Why Turning Technique Matters - The Blues Room nonadult Top Tips – The Small Things That Change Everything https://thebluesroom.com/top-tips-the-small-things-that-change-everything/ Thu, 01 May 2025 12:40:17 +0000 https://thebluesroom.com/?p=20965 In every class we teach, there are a few things that seem to come up again and again. Not the fancy figures or dramatic dips, but the foundations — the quiet, powerful details that sit underneath all great dancing. These are the things we find ourselves repeating, refining, and reminding. They’re the kind of insights […]

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]]> Top Tips – The Small Things That Change Everything - The Blues Room nonadult Bringing Blues to More Dancers: Specially Curated Subtitles in The Blues Room https://thebluesroom.com/bringing-blues-to-more-dancers-specially-curated-subtitles-in-the-blues-room/ Thu, 03 Apr 2025 12:33:13 +0000 https://thebluesroom.com/?p=20952 At The Blues Room, our mission has always been clear: to make blues dance education accessible to dancers across the world, no matter where they live. We wanted to break down geographical barriers so that anyone, anywhere, could experience the joy of blues dance—even if they didn’t have access to instructors or dance festivals. But […]

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]]> Bringing Blues to More Dancers: Specially Curated Subtitles in The Blues Room - The Blues Room nonadult Choreography Benefits Every Dancer – Performer or Not https://thebluesroom.com/choreography-benefits-every-dancer-performer-or-not/ Thu, 21 Nov 2024 12:44:09 +0000 https://thebluesroom.com/?p=20831 In The Blues Room, we believe in supporting every dancer’s journey, whether you enjoy performing, get a kick from competing, or simply love to social dance and want to deepen your connection to dance. Learning choreography is a powerful tool for every dancer, regardless of your goal, as it enhances both the physical and cognitive […]

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]]> Choreography Benefits Every Dancer - Performer or Not - The Blues Room nonadult Challenges: Creating Thinking Dancers https://thebluesroom.com/challenges-creating-thinking-dancers/ Thu, 31 Oct 2024 15:01:24 +0000 https://thebluesroom.com/?p=20779 At our online school, we’re always looking for ways to help dancers deepen their connection to movement. For those ready to push their understanding beyond replication, we’re excited to spotlight a unique section in our bonus material: Challenges. This series is designed for experienced dancers eager to take their learning to the next level. Unlike […]

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]]> Challenges: Creating Thinking Dancers - The Blues Room nonadult Warm Ups and Practices: The Foundation for Progress https://thebluesroom.com/warm-ups-and-practices-the-foundation-for-progress/ Thu, 24 Oct 2024 12:34:56 +0000 https://thebluesroom.com/?p=20767 In the world of dancing what is the key to real growth? Consistent practice, effective warm-ups, and focused drills. At The Blues Room, we’ve crafted a series of bonus materials designed to help you lay a solid foundation for progress, starting with our Warm Ups and Practice Sessions. These sessions are not just about getting […]

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]]> Warm Ups and Practices: The Foundation for Progress - The Blues Room nonadult Bonus Time! https://thebluesroom.com/bonus-time/ Thu, 17 Oct 2024 11:48:29 +0000 https://thebluesroom.com/?p=20763 Welcome back to The Blues Room! We’re excited to give you an overview of our Bonus Material, exclusively available to our yearly and premium members. These extras are designed to support and enhance your learning journey, offering focused content to help you build new skills and deepen your connection with blues dance. Each category will […]

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]]> Bonus Time! - The Blues Room nonadult Find Your Confidence with the Beginners Survival Kit https://thebluesroom.com/find-your-confidence-with-the-beginners-survival-kit/ Thu, 10 Oct 2024 14:07:01 +0000 https://thebluesroom.com/?p=20735 Welcome to The Blues Room, where we believe every dancer’s journey begins with a single, confident step onto the dance floor. Whether you’ve got experience in other dances or are venturing into the wonderful world of dance for the first time, our Beginners Survival Kit is your gateway to embracing the blues with ease. Our […]

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]]> Find Your Confidence with the Beginners Survival Kit - The Blues Room nonadult Idiom Dances: A Family of Blues Dances https://thebluesroom.com/idiom-dances-a-family-of-blues-dances/ Thu, 03 Oct 2024 17:23:59 +0000 https://thebluesroom.com/?p=20718 To truly dance the blues, you must not only feel the music but also embrace the idioms that have shaped it. Let’s delve into what blues idiom dances are, explore how “blues” serves as an umbrella term for a family of dances, and discover the courses offered at The Blues Room that will immerse you […]

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]]> Idiom Dances: A Family of Blues Dances - The Blues Room nonadult Dancing is a Conversation: Expand Your Vocabulary https://thebluesroom.com/dancing-is-a-conversation-expanding-your-vocabulary/ Thu, 26 Sep 2024 13:49:29 +0000 https://thebluesroom.com/?p=20709 We believe that dance is more than just a series of steps—it’s a conversation. And like any good conversation, the quality of your dialogue depends on the words you use, the way you deliver them, and how well you listen and respond. In the world of dance, this means mastering the essentials and building a […]

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